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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

“Stellar” constellations on Earth

“Stellar” constellations on Earth

BROOKE WIESE Jan 26, 2015

Students had a chance to view the stars from a place a bit less chilly than the outdoors Thursday night. In a planetarium in 105 Latham Hall, students can view the stars each Thursday until spring break....

Provost search continues

Provost search continues

NICK FISHER, Executive Editor Jan 26, 2015

The search for UNI’s replacement provost is entering its final stages; the final three candidate presentations are scheduled for the end of Frebruary and are open to the public.  “I think...

Sketch spreads

JOSIE ROBERTSON Jan 16, 2015

Four years after first bursting onto the scene via the UNI - TV Network, Sketch is looking to expand by becoming more involved on campus and in the community. Last fall, the electronic media organization...

Drawing in a new art exhibit

Drawing in a new art exhibit

NICK FISHER, Executive Editor Jan 16, 2015

“Drawn Together: Dialog Human 2015” by Priscilla Steele and Thomas C. Jackson is the latest exhibition on display at the UNI Gallery of Art. The exhibition shows how two vastly different artists...

Cards for a purpose

MEGAN GREGORSOK Jan 16, 2015

Bright and cheery greeting cards stand in colorful rows in front of the television. Cards with sparkling, picturesque winter landscapes litter the bed. Cards from barely known relatives are used as coasters...

Broadband brings Obama

Broadband brings Obama

AMBER ROUSE Jan 16, 2015

Cedar Falls, Iowa’s first city to provide access to gigabit Internet speeds, has not gone unnoticed by U.S. President Barack Obama. President Obama visited Cedar Falls Utilities Wednesday to acknowledge...

students and staff “Die-in” Maucker Union

AMBER ROUSE Dec 18, 2014

Thursday in Maucker Union at 12:05 p.m. marked the beginning of a four and a half minute Die-in as part of a grassroots student response against grand juries’ verdicts in the deaths of three African-American...

Guest column

Stressed?! According to the UNI National College Health Assessment, stress is the leading factor that negatively affects UNI students’ academic performance.  Stress is the pressure we feel...

Want your textbook for just a day?

AMANDA SHUELLER Dec 14, 2014

Packback, a textbook company offering pay-as-you-go textbook rentals, is making its way onto the University of Northern Iowa’s campus. Packback targets college students who spend money on required...

Union volunteers

Union volunteers

AMANDA WAGNER Dec 14, 2014

There are many popular pastimes during the holiday season. One such pastime is volunteering. University of Northern Iowa’s Residence Hall Association and Service and Leadership Council teamed up...

Holidays at Hearst

JOSIE ROBERSTON Dec 14, 2014

Many have heard that while merry bells keep ringing, may your every wish come true. Though members of the UNI Clarinet Ensemble do much more than ring bells, they still spread the same message as Bing...

Tickets of convenience

Tickets of convenience

CASSIDY NOBLE Dec 14, 2014

With the temperature dropping rapidly, many University of Northern Iowa students are trying to improvise parking spots wherever they can to reduce the amount of time they spend outside on their commute...

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